Bowl game projections: Where LSU and the SEC are slated to play

A look at where USA TODAY Sports is projecting the SEC for bowl season.

Time for the weekly update on bowl projections for the LSU Tigers and the SEC.

The LSU Tigers currently sit at 3-1 on the season and 1-0 in SEC play. This week they take on the Auburn Tigers on Saturday night in Death Valley. A game that will help decide the SEC West race behind Alabama. The other huge matchup involves the Tide as they take on Ole Miss.

The Georgia Bulldogs and Florida Gators in the East are vying for the top spot to challenge the Tide in the SEC title game. They have a monster matchup coming.

Breaking down how Erick Smith of USA TODAY Sports views bowl season with his latest projections.